Mind In The Vale of Glamorgan

The Mission

Mind in the Vale of Glamorgan works with people who experience mental distress to achieve and maintain a more fulfilling life and to play a full and equal part within the community.

Our vision is of a society that promotes good mental health and that treats people fairly, positively, and with respect.

Welcome to Mind in the Vale of Glamorgan your local mental health charity

Mind in the Vale of Glamorgan is a charity that works with and for people with mental health problems, their carers and supporters. Mental health problems are very common and can affect anybody at any stage of their life. We believe that many of the ideas that people have about mental illness are based on fear and prejudice and we are firmly committed to challenging these misconceptions.

Mind in the Vale of Glamorgan is committed to working within the ethos of recovery. We recognise that people with experience of mental health difficulties can achieve a full and meaningful life. Mind in the Vale of Glamorgan promotes positive mental health and offers a range of services to help people on their journey of recovery.

Aims

Mind in the Vale of Glamorgan’s aim is to provide a service that is accessible, adaptable, person centred and recovery focused. People who access our service should have an active involvement in the planning and delivery of our service.

Mind in the Vale of Glamorgan aims to challenge stigma and discrimination experienced by people who are marginalised by society.

Mind in the Vale of Glamorgan aims to assist people to achieve their goals and ambitions by working in a recovery focused approach, providing information, support and encouragement for individuals.

Governance

Mind in the Vale of Glamorgan is managed by an Executive Committee of local people, some of whom have lived experience of mental health issues. The Committee is elected by our members at the Annual General Meeting. The Executive Committee is responsible for all aspects of the organisation including finances, staff and services.

Quality

Mind in the Vale of Glamorgan is affiliated to Mind National. We work with Mind National to ensure that the Mind Quality Framework is achieved and maintained.

Information in Welsh and minority languages can be provided upon request.